Here is the link to the space elevator thread. The only stuff you really have to read starts on pg. 10 and is between me and Alexlantis. http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=23443&start=225
Alexlantis wrote:Unified Western States wrote:Alexlantis wrote:Unified Western States wrote:"Immortal? We aren't immortal. We simply live much, much longer than you normals. The other Sentinels are slightly less youthful than me, but like I have said, I am the pinnacle of the Program."
"Ah, I see. Any other female Sents, or are you the only one?"
"I am not the only female, but I am the only female Sentinel in this division. Men are normally chosen since they are generally more responsive to genetic splicing."
"What do you mean? Can you explain? And do they have any choice in the matter?"
"A man's genetic code is normally more robust and easier to manipulate than a females. However, I was an exception to the rule. When they spliced me, I was found to be extremely robust. My genes were unique, I guess you could say. Two answer the second part, there are very, very few people who would willingly undergo the gene splicing. It is very painful and not pleasant at all."